In their 30th anniversary production, Northern Broadsides bring their bold, refreshing style to Shakespeare’s most musical and much-loved comedy for the very first time.
In a stylish but stifling court, where the Duke is all powerful and brute strength is championed over basic human decency, the high-spirited Rosalind and devoted cousin Celia are no longer welcome.
When they escape into the forest in disguise, they bump into the recent object of Rosalind’s affection, Orlando, leading to an elaborate game of fluid identity where all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players. As the seasons change in this magical place, normal roles dissolve and assumptions are turned on their head in this celebration of the transformative power of love and the natural world, featuring some of Shakespeare’s most vivid characters and memorable poetry.
With a cast of 12 fabulous Northern actors, Northern Broadsides take to the road once more in a production by Laurie Sansom which captures the sheer joy of live performance and the crazy power of love to change the world.
More Liverpool Listings MORE
The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is
The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown. Let’s Get Ready… to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco….
Julian Taylor
After 25 years in music, building an unimpeachable reputation as a truly independent artist and entrepreneur, Julian Taylor…
The Four Tops, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas & Tavares
This September will see Motown legends Four Tops and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, together with Tavares come together to Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena…
The Real Thing
The Real Thing are back! Original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith go on tour with their first new album…
Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone
Renowned for her distinctive and award-winning vocal prowess, Lady Nade possesses one of the most singular voices in…
Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall,…
Guy Davis
Multi-instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so…
Seckou Keita
After the success of African Rhapsodies, Seckou Keita returns to his roots with his new album, Homeland. In this…